Description
These festive Christmas Wreath Cookies are a delightful no-bake treat made with butter, marshmallows, cornflakes, and decorated with red candies for a holiday touch. Perfect for a quick and fun holiday dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
- 30 large marshmallows
- 6 drops green gel food coloring or 1 and 1/4 teaspoons liquid green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups cornflakes
Decoration
- 1 bottle red hot candies or 1/2 cup red candy coated chocolates such as mini M&M's
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Surface: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: Place the marshmallows and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring each time, until both are completely melted and smooth.
- Add Color and Flavor: Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until the marshmallow mixture is uniformly colored and smooth.
- Combine with Cornflakes: Add the cornflakes to the bowl and gently fold them into the marshmallow mixture, ensuring the cereal is evenly coated without crushing.
- Form Wreaths: Grease a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray and pack it tightly with the marshmallow-cornflake mixture. Turn the packed mixture out onto the prepared sheet pan. Using damp or cooking spray-coated fingers, make a hole in the center to form a wreath shape. Repeat for all cookies.
- Decorate: Place red hot candies or red candy coated chocolates around the wreaths to resemble holly berries.
- Set and Serve: Allow the wreath cookies to cool completely at room temperature until firm. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use damp or cooking spray-coated fingers to easily shape the wreath without sticking.
- You can substitute cornflakes with rice cereal for a different texture.
- For a vegan version, use vegan marshmallows and dairy-free butter substitutes.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- If you don’t have green food coloring, you can use green matcha powder as a natural alternative, but it will affect the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
